BSN 206: Isolation Precautions questions and answers A+ Grade
2026\2027
Airborne precautions
- correct answer droplet nuclei smaller than 5 microns
Infection - Rubeola (measkes, Chickenpox, TB, Coronavirus
Barrier Protection - Negative Pressure with airflow of at least 6 to 12 exchanges per via HEPA filtration
Droplet precautions
- correct answer Respiratory droplets larger tgan 5 micrometers, generated through patient who is
coughing, sneezing or talking
Infection - diphtheria (pharyngeal), rubella, streptococcal pharyngitis, pneumonia, scarlet fever,
pertussis, mumps, meningococcal pneumonia, sepsis
Barrier protection - Mask, private room, gown/gloves, and eye protection is contact is expected.
Contact precautions
- correct answer Direct contact with patient or environmental
Infection - colonization or infection with multidrug-resistant organisms (VRE/MRSA), C.diff, shigella,
other enteric pathogens, major wound infections, herpes simplex, scables, varicella zoster, RSV
Barriet protection - gown/gloves, mask and eye protection if splashing is expected, private room
Protective or reverse isolation precautions
- correct answer Condition- immunocompromises patients
Barrier protection - postive pressure room with airflow with 12 or more air exchanged per hour, HEPA
filtration for incoming air. Mask and gloves, Mask to be worn by patients when in public environment
In which situation is using alcohol-based hand sanitizer appropriate
OPTIONS:
> After caring for a patient with foul smelling diarrhea
> After being splashed with blood on ungloved hands
> After applying a dressing to a repaired laceration
, > After being sneezed pn by the patient
- correct answer After applying a dressing to a repaired laceration
Toddler whi is in contact with isolation precautions for a draining wound cries every time a health care
team member enters the isolation room with a surgical mask already in place ?
OPTIONS :
> Actively enage the patients family in the explanation of any procedure
> delay mask donning until riht before the procedure begins
> apply the mask to the patient to protect the health care team member
> explain to the patients familt that their child is probably tired
- correct answer Actions that should be taken in this situation :
Delay mask donning until right before the procedure begins
REASONING :
PPE for contact precautions include gloved and gown: mask used in contact precautions isolatiom Is only
for the risk of splashing or aerosolization of body fluids.
What is the best strategy to limit exposure to pathogens transmitted via the contact route ?
OPTIONS :
> Implement a plan for multiple short trips into the patients room
> Reduce the number of trips in and out of the patients room
> designate only two healthcare team member to restock the patients room at the end of the shift
> Enlist multiple healthcare team members to provide care for a patient on isolation precautions
- correct answer Reduce number of trips in and out of patients room
Which statement for a new health care team memebr indicated the need for additional education
regarding isolation precautions
OPTIONS :
> "I'll use a disposable stethoscope for the patient in contact precautions."
> " I dont need a mask for contact precautions."
> "We should place the patient with an infected wound precautions."
2026\2027
Airborne precautions
- correct answer droplet nuclei smaller than 5 microns
Infection - Rubeola (measkes, Chickenpox, TB, Coronavirus
Barrier Protection - Negative Pressure with airflow of at least 6 to 12 exchanges per via HEPA filtration
Droplet precautions
- correct answer Respiratory droplets larger tgan 5 micrometers, generated through patient who is
coughing, sneezing or talking
Infection - diphtheria (pharyngeal), rubella, streptococcal pharyngitis, pneumonia, scarlet fever,
pertussis, mumps, meningococcal pneumonia, sepsis
Barrier protection - Mask, private room, gown/gloves, and eye protection is contact is expected.
Contact precautions
- correct answer Direct contact with patient or environmental
Infection - colonization or infection with multidrug-resistant organisms (VRE/MRSA), C.diff, shigella,
other enteric pathogens, major wound infections, herpes simplex, scables, varicella zoster, RSV
Barriet protection - gown/gloves, mask and eye protection if splashing is expected, private room
Protective or reverse isolation precautions
- correct answer Condition- immunocompromises patients
Barrier protection - postive pressure room with airflow with 12 or more air exchanged per hour, HEPA
filtration for incoming air. Mask and gloves, Mask to be worn by patients when in public environment
In which situation is using alcohol-based hand sanitizer appropriate
OPTIONS:
> After caring for a patient with foul smelling diarrhea
> After being splashed with blood on ungloved hands
> After applying a dressing to a repaired laceration
, > After being sneezed pn by the patient
- correct answer After applying a dressing to a repaired laceration
Toddler whi is in contact with isolation precautions for a draining wound cries every time a health care
team member enters the isolation room with a surgical mask already in place ?
OPTIONS :
> Actively enage the patients family in the explanation of any procedure
> delay mask donning until riht before the procedure begins
> apply the mask to the patient to protect the health care team member
> explain to the patients familt that their child is probably tired
- correct answer Actions that should be taken in this situation :
Delay mask donning until right before the procedure begins
REASONING :
PPE for contact precautions include gloved and gown: mask used in contact precautions isolatiom Is only
for the risk of splashing or aerosolization of body fluids.
What is the best strategy to limit exposure to pathogens transmitted via the contact route ?
OPTIONS :
> Implement a plan for multiple short trips into the patients room
> Reduce the number of trips in and out of the patients room
> designate only two healthcare team member to restock the patients room at the end of the shift
> Enlist multiple healthcare team members to provide care for a patient on isolation precautions
- correct answer Reduce number of trips in and out of patients room
Which statement for a new health care team memebr indicated the need for additional education
regarding isolation precautions
OPTIONS :
> "I'll use a disposable stethoscope for the patient in contact precautions."
> " I dont need a mask for contact precautions."
> "We should place the patient with an infected wound precautions."
